Veterinarian Overview
Dr. Joseph Catania was raised in the Imperial Valley where he spent summers working in feed lots and operating farming equipment. He graduated CUHS in El Centro, CA in 1976 then went off to the big city for college. He attended the University of California San Diego and San Diego State University. He graduated UC Davis in 1987 with a Bachelor's Degree in Animal Science and a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Joe spent seven years working in Brawley, CA then moved to Alturas in 1994 and began working at Modoc Veterinary Center. He became a partner in 1996. Dr. Joe enjoys horseback riding, quad riding and camping in the Warner Mountains, fishing, hunting with friends and flying his Piper Arrow. He has coached Little League, softball and youth soccer for many years. He is a member of the Sunrise Rotary Club and is a past president. He also serves on the Sacred Heart Parish Council. Most importantly, he enjoys spending time with his high school sweetheart, Lori. He has two grown children, Joey and Sarah. Dr. Joe feels blessed to have found Modoc County and to have been able to raise his family here.
